One upcoming feature in Google Chrome would excite many users is the support for parallel downloading. If you have been a long time fan of the software called Internet Download Manager (IDM), you might have guessed what parallel downloading is.
Parallel downloading means Google Chrome can establish multiple connections to download a single file in parts. It increases the overall download speed when compared to regular download.
Spotted byXDA, parallel downloading in Google Chrome can be turned on by enabling a Chrome flag. However, the feature is currently available for testing in Chrome Dev, Canary, and also in Chrome Beta build. The chrome flag was first added around three months back, and it was being improved since then.
Chrome parallel downloading flag is available in Chrome for Android and also on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. On Android, three parallel download jobs are created for a file download when the feature is in action. And if you are interested inBest Download Manager for Windows, you’re able to check out the detailed article here!
Enable Parallel downloading in Google Chrome for Android
verify your Android device is running the latest build of Chrome Canary or Dev. You need to enable the Chrome flag ” chrome-parallel-download” to get the feature working. Follow the steps mentioned below:
Now, the parallel downloading is enabled. You’ll be able to do the same in Chrome stable builds when Chrome 64 arrives.
The feature works for every download that exceeds 2 seconds. So, in real life, it’s pretty much every file download. But you’ll notice the difference when downloading large files.
Try the Chrome parallel downloading feature on your Android and other devices. Tell us if you spot any difference.
